redlining
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The Wave: State Senate Banks Committee Holds Hearing on Discrimination in NY’s Mortgage Industry
The Wave — The New York State Senate Banks Committee, chaired by NYS Senator James Sanders Jr., held a public hearing earlier this month to examine potential discrimination in New York’s home mortgage banking industry. The hearing brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, financial regulators, industry representatives, and consumer advocates, to address concerns regarding…
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New York Amsterdam News: Discriminatory lending practices that target Black homebuyers persist in NYC
According to a report by New Economy Project, Black and Brown home buyers continue to face discriminatory lending practices and higher interest rates in comparison to white homebuyers.
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BK Reader: Three Banks Charged NYC Black Homeowners Higher Mortgage Rates, Report Says
BK Reader — A recent analysis by the nonprofit New Economy Project found that home mortgage lending by Bank of America, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase—which hold the vast majority of New York City’s municipal deposits— charged higher interest rates to people of color between 2018 to 2023.
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The City: Black Home Mortgage Borrowers Pay More in NYC, New Study Finds
The City — Three major banks charged Black homeowners in New York City more interest on their mortgages than they did white borrowers, according to a new analysis of loan data by The New Economy Project, a racial and economic justice advocacy group.
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Analysis: Fed Rate Cuts May Exacerbate Racial Wealth Inequality Due to Persistent Mortgage Lending Disparities
As the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, many borrowers stand to benefit—particularly White homeowners and homebuyers, who already benefit from lower average interest rates compared to people of color. By contrast, Black borrowers who face persistent barriers to fair lending could be left out in the cold, unable to access more favorable interest rates…
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News12: New Economy Project report uncovering disparities in banking prompts calls for public bank in New York City
A recent report by the New Economy Project has shed light on major disparities in banking practices within New York City, revealing that big banks holding public money have been investing unfairly, particularly leaving neighborhoods of color behind. The nonprofit, along with state and local coalitions, have been actively educating the public on the benefits…
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Public News Service: Report – Lenders don’t serve NYC Black, Brown communities equitably
An analysis of big banks in New York City contended they are perpetuating lending disparities—and called on the city and state to authorize the creation of a public bank.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Systemic Racism in New York’s Housing Market Has Cost Minorities More Than $200 Million
Brooklyn Daily Eagle — A new report released by New York Attorney General Letitia James exposes profound systemic racism within New York’s housing market that causes disparities in homeownership rates and mortgage lending practices, revealing a system that has failed communities of color for decades.
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Attorney General James Highlights Deep Racial Gaps in Homeownership Across New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a new report today detailing deep racial disparities in homeownership and access to home financing across the state. Among the report’s top findings is a stark racial gap in homeownership rates in every region in New York, with white households owning their homes at nearly double the rate of households…
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The City: Will NYC Bar Wells Fargo From Municipal Deposits After Alleged Discrimination Against Black Homeowners?
The City — Mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander are facing calls from progressive advocates to cut off Wells Fargo’s ability to hold municipal deposits following allegations of racial discrimination.